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Luke 8:54-56
"54 And He put them all out, and took her by the hand, and called, saying, Maid, ARISE.
55 And her spirit came again, and she arose straightway: and He commanded to give her meat.
56 And her parents were astonished: but He charged them that they should TELL NO MAN what was done."

SHE LIVES!!!
How mind blowing this whole event was for Jairus! He went to Jesus as a last resort. He risked everything to save his little girl. He was told she was dead. Jesus told Jairus; "...Fear not: BELIEVE ONLY, and she shall be made whole." 

When they arrived at Jairus's home, the family and friends that gathered did NOT respect Jesus and are very belligerent. They know that Jairus's daughter is dead. They did not know that Jesus is GOD! 

Today's verses tell us what happened next; "And He put them all out, and took her by the hand, and called, saying, Maid, ARISE. And her spirit came again, and she arose straightway: and He commanded to give her meat. And her parents were astonished: but He charged them that they should TELL NO MAN what was done."

I'm not sure how that works out. "...TELL NO MAN what was done." The family and friends gathered there are going to want to know HOW she came BACK TO LIFE!!! They are going to talk about the way she died, they all knew she died. And, now SHE LIVES!!!" It's not something that can be hidden or even secret.

And, what a BLESSING that this young woman will grow up and have children of her own that she can tell them about our Lord and Savior! She has already faced death and was resurrected. She has first hand experience with Jesus's LOVE, GRACE and COMPASSION. Experience we will all have someday. Praise the Lord. Amen!

These daily devotionals are inspired by the sermon at Holy Ghost Lutheran Church in Fredericksburg Texas. You can watch it by following this link...
https://www.youtube.com/live/8np-qQfAXio?feature=share
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